2012 NFL Season

[Maxx]

If St.Louis wants to walk away with Justin Blackmon, they'll be foolish to trade with anyone but Cleveland.

[JStarr]

I must be the only one that thinks they'll do ok once Freeman has some wideout weapons and Blount stays fit.

The terms "Josh Freeman" and "weapons" in the same sentence always make me chuckle after his shooting range misadventures.

[gunnar hendershow]

Yeah St. Louis would trade with Cleveland over anyone else. They'd get the number 4 pick this year (likely Blackmon) and they'd almost certainly get a later round pick (3rd or 4th) and probably a 1st next year. Move some other late round picks around and it works out great for the Rams. Much like the deal the Chargers and Giants did for Eli. I'd say that one worked out well for both sides.

In any case I think Washington is odd man out in the QB shuffle this year. Manning will go to Miami and RG3 to Cleveland. Skins might be wise to trade down and stockpile picks.

[Maxx]

The Browns have two first rounders, so they'll likely just send both of those and a third, then probably a 4th next year. That's more than fair to move up two spots.

[gunnar hendershow]

The Browns have two first rounders, so they'll likely just send both of those and a third, then probably a 4th next year. That's more than fair to move up two spots.

I forgot about their 2nd first. That seals the deal.

[Maxx]

The Browns have two first rounders, so they'll likely just send both of those and a third, then probably a 4th next year. That's more than fair to move up two spots.

I forgot about their 2nd first. That seals the deal.

As long as Cleveland doesn't balk at the idea. It seems like a no brainer, RG3 would be the biggest star they've had on that team since Jim Brown. But it's the Browns, so I wouldn't be surprised if they find a way to screw it up.

[Blitz]

The Browns have two first rounders, so they'll likely just send both of those and a third, then probably a 4th next year. That's more than fair to move up two spots.

I forgot about their 2nd first. That seals the deal.

As long as Cleveland doesn't balk at the idea. It seems like a no brainer, RG3 would be the biggest star they've had on that team since Jim Brown. But it's the Browns, so I wouldn't be surprised if they find a way to screw it up.

Not hard to image "The Draft" added to all their depressing sports moments.

[The Buscher]

I agree that the Browns are in the best position to make the move. That being said, their receiving weapons seem less than inspiring. Greg Little has potential, and Josh Cribbs is way more of a difference maker on special teams than he is on offense. If they don't make the move, McCoy and the offense should still benefit tremendously from getting Justin Blackmon at #4 (which seems likely since Matt Kalil to the Vikings at #3 appears to be a foregone conclusion).

[naiwf]

Watch the Browns draft Robert Griffin Jr. instead of RG3

[gunnar hendershow]

Damn that Obama! He's so important he's forcing the NFL to adjust its schedule!

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7626288/nfl-season-start-wednesday-sept-5-due-democratic-national-convention

Season will start on a Wednesday so as not to conflict with the DNC.

[Meacon Keaton]

On a Wednesday? How incredibly lame.

[gunnar hendershow]

Yeah, did NBC forbid them from doing it on Friday? That makes infinitely more sense and kicks off what would be an awesome weekend in the right way.

[Blitz]

Maybe they assume people will be out of the house on Friday night and will have better things to do than watch football. Or they could death trap us into watching the game Wednesday night.

[Cactus Drags]

Hines Ward has been released.

[gunnar hendershow]

It was bound to happen. 36-year-old WRs usually don't have a place on many NFL rosters. I would expect him to stay active for at least this season, he could be one of those vets who jumps between 2, 3 teams this season until he finally retires.

[DYSI]

Didn't they only cut him to avoid the roster bonus? I could see him coming back for the league minimum or something.

[Maxx]

The Steelers aren't putting the Franchise tag on Mike Wallace, which makes it very likely that they may lose him to a team with deep pockets. They can match any offer for him, but they're strapped for cap space, which is why they aren't franchising him. If Arizona could get him, I think they'd become the definite favorites to land Peyton Manning as well.

[naiwf]

Philly just put the franchise tag on DuhSean. I'm hoping that he throws another tantrum that kills his team this year because he still doesn't have a longterm deal.

[Meacon Keaton]

Rumor around here is that they only did it so they'd have more time to actually seek out a trade. Not sure why they waited until now if that's the truth.

[Trench]

The Steelers aren't putting the Franchise tag on Mike Wallace, which makes it very likely that they may lose him to a team with deep pockets. They can match any offer for him, but they're strapped for cap space, which is why they aren't franchising him. If Arizona could get him, I think they'd become the definite favorites to land Peyton Manning as well.

The Niners need a deep threat and a number one receiver, they should give up that number one pick (which probably would be a WR..or CB anyways) and pay Mike Wallace. I would be surprised if they do not, the Patriots love getting rid of 1st rounders though.